Historic Hever Castle and Gardens with its enchanting double-moated castle and 125 acres of spectacular gardens to explore, offers the visitor plenty to discover and enjoy.

Hever Castle is an important historic castle on the English landscape, once the family home of one of England’s most famous Queens – Anne Boleyn, the intriguing second wife of Henry VIII and mother of Elizabeth I.

The castle is a romantic double moated 13th century castle which houses historic 16th century portraits, paintings, furniture, tapestries and treasures. This year we have acquired a rare 16th century portrait of Catherine Howard, the 5th wife of Henry VIII and recently unveiled by the eminent historian and television presenter Dr David Starkey. The portrait now hangs in the Long Gallery alongside a temporary exhibition ‘Losing Your Head Over Henry’.

Comprehensive information on the history of Hever Castle can be found in the guide book and audio tours which are available from the Hever Shop, Visitor Centre or castle entrance.

Visitors can explore the magnificent gardens for all seasons which include Italian, Rose and Tudor gardens, topiary, yew maze and splashing water maze, or take a stroll around the informal areas of Sunday Walk and Anne Boleyn’s Walk. The new Hever Lake Walk was opened this year.

Hever hosts a number of special events throughout the season including gardening events with the Head Gardener and his team. Family fun include Jousting Tournaments each summer and is one of our most popular events; Visit What’s On for up to date information